Consolidation of Purchasing in Syracuse Debate Heats Up
Syracuse Democrats block a Pirro Bernardi merger plan citing review time. They propose an inter municipal transfer while Republicans push a referendum backed path for charter changes. The debate centers on saving about 600000 annually through merged purchasing and reduced payroll.
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William Magnarelli
Nicholas Pirro
Roy Bernardi
Pirro
Bernardi
Magna- Telli
New Yorks Family Tuition Accounts offer tax relief for college savings
New York launches a program allowing parents to deduct up to $5,000 per year from state income for family tuition accounts, up to $10,000 for couples. Money can be used at any accredited college in the US or abroad, and does not affect state financial aid. Early estimates show $135 million saved in 50,000 accounts.
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New York State
New York
United States
Syracuse University
Kenneth A. Shaw
Shaw
Nysaves
Nysaves.org
Collegesavings.org
Medicare Riptide: Elderly Care Delayed by Unassigned Coverage
A Marcellus family laments Medicare's handling of durable medical equipment for their 79 year old relative. They face upfront costs for a bedside commode, power lift chair, and hospital bed and only 80 percent reimbursement on select items. They urge reforms to aid aging citizens.
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Cial
Medicare
New York Tax Protests Stir Public Outcry
Taxpayer BILL AUBREY voices anger at Gov Pataki’s spending and new taxes on canals and dock owners. He denounces lavish official costs and laments rising living expenses while urging others to speak out. Sheriff Kevin Walsh faces scrutiny over a proposed $20,000 pay raise amid cost of living pressures.
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George Pataki
White House
New York
Bill Aubrey Clay
Kevin Walsh
Marriage Penalty in Tax History and Proposals
James R. Perry of North Syracuse argues that the income tax was designed as a family split with each partner taxed on half the income. He critiques reporting on the marriage penalty and urges returning to the split-it-down-the-middle method to reflect two earners in a family.
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James R. Perry
North
Syracuse
Onondaga Sheriff Walsh Criticized By Conservative Party
Vincent Leuzzi argues that Onondaga County Sheriff Walsh failed to protect safety and manage funds, noting a 1 million dollar deficit and a demand for a raise. He credits Deputy Chief Stephen Thompson with the Conservative endorsement and primary victory, urging voters to replace Walsh on November 3.
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Onondaga County
Stephen Thompson
Walsh
Vincent Leuzze
Syracuse
Starr report fuels partisan clash in Onondaga plea
East Syracuse columnist Robert M. Simpson reports Onondaga County DA William Fitzpatrick, a Republican, says he will prosecute the president based on the Starr report and accuses him of coaching Monica Lewinsky. He criticizes campaign finance, media sharing, and Republican ties to tobacco, urging accountability for children and parents.
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Onondaga County
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Paula Jones
Fitzpatrick
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House
Trent Lott
Senate
Lewinsky
Starr
America
Robert M. Simpson
East
Syracuse
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